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CHASSEUR STYLE OFFICER’S KEPI OF MAURICE LEYDEN, THIRD NEW YORK CAVALRY
This kepi, along with several other items, came directly from the Leyden family in 1998 and within a few months was in the Ray Richey collection. Maurice Leyden was 22 years of age when he enrolled… (1268-777B). Learn More »
POST-CIVIL WAR GAR SLOUCH HAT OF MAURICE LEYDEN, THIRD NEW YORK CAVALRY
This slouch hat, along with several other items, came directly from the Leyden family in 1998 and within a few months was in the Ray Richey collection at the Texas Civil War Museum. Maurice Leyden… (1268-777C). Learn More »
$1,500.00
ON HOLD
CLASSIC IDENTIFIED MCDOWELL FORAGE CAP WORN BY A 4th PENNSYLVANIA CAVALRYMAN
The “McDowell” cap was popularized early in the war by General Irwin McDowell (1818-1835). The style is characterized by a tall body made without a band around the base, flat top with rib around… (1284-58). Learn More »
$5,850.00
ON HOLD
A RARE FIRST MODEL US MARINE CORPS SHAKO IN ATTIC CONDITION
This is the second of these rare hats we have had the privilege to offer. Both shakos came from the collection of an advanced collector who is recently deceased. This one, but for a minor repaired… (1284-57). Learn More »
$6,450.00
SOLD
A PRIVATE PURCHASE 1858 FORAGE CAP OF THE 5th RHODE ISLAND INFANTRY
Commercial or private purchase caps were simply those purchased rather than issued by the government. They might more or less follow contract patterns with the purchaser able to suit his taste and… (2026-2211). Learn More »
A FINE WORLD WAR ONE FRENCH STEEL HELMET
The Model 1915 "Adrian" Helmet, the first of its kind in modern and the first mass-produced, universal issue military helmet. The "Casque Adrian" was developed in 1915 and was designed to protect… (2026-2202). Learn More »
$495.00
SOLD
CONFEDERATE DEEP SOUTH DEPOT ENLISTEDMAN'S KEPI
Federal soldier George Wilson, 21st Missouri Infantry (US), captured this cap at the Fort Blakely fight near Mobile, Alabama April 9th, 1865. The cap appears to have been mass produced at a clothing… (2025-300). Learn More »
$16,500.00
ON HOLD
MUSEUM QUALITY VIRGINIA CONFEDERATE OFFICER’S CAP
This important piece came into the hands of The Horse Soldier about 17 years ago and has resided in a single first-class collection until today. It originally came indirectly to us from a descendant… (2026-2213). Learn More »
$18,000.00
SOLD
CHASSEUR KEPI FROM AN ARKANSAS OR MISSOURI CONFEDERATE OFFICER’S SON
We owned this chasseur-style kepi some twenty years ago and it has just come on the market again. It shows wear and use, but rates very good for condition. Still with it is a 2006 letter by textile… (526-68). Learn More »
CIVIL WAR FEDERAL CHASSEUR’S ALL-LEATHER FRENCH-STYLE SHAKO IN GOOD ORIGINAL CONDITION
This fine artifact of Civil War military headgear is an infantry Model 1860 leather shako of the French-pattern and was used by Union troops early in the war. Shako was part of 10,000 sets of uniforms… (2026-2216). Learn More »
$695.00
ON HOLD
US WW2 M1 HELMET MADE IN 1942, COMPLETE WITH LINER AND PARTIAL SOLDIER SERIAL NUMBER
A scarce early World War 2 helmet and liner that have been together forever, showing use, but complete and in very good condition. This is the M1 pattern US steel helmet with front seam and fixed… (2026-790). Learn More »
CIVIL WAR OFFICER’S KEPI WITH ORIGINAL INFANTRY INSIGNIA
This is a good condition Civil War chasseur-style officer’s kepi, defined by the inset crown and short sides popularized by French light infantry- hence the “chasseur” designation. These were… (1316-01). Learn More »
89th NEW YORK CHASSEUR STYLE KEPI
This low crown, chasseur style kepi has a clear Baker and McKenney maker’s address impressed in gold lettering on the underside of the stiffener in the crown using their 63 Grand St. address, dating… (2026-1000). Learn More »
CIVIL WAR U.S. CAVALRY HARDEE HAT
A very good example of the regulation U.S. Model 1858 Army Hat, known also as the Hardee or Jeff Davis hat, adopted by the new cavalry regiments of 1855 and in 1858 by the entire army. Constructed of… (1273-139). Learn More »
ARMY OFFICER PANZER FIELD CAP WITH DIVISION BADGE
Exceptional officer’s overseas panzer cap with a very rare panzer division badge hand-sewn to the side! The Model 1938 officer’s gray overseas field cap with silver piping was adopted for wear… (1202-1903). Learn More »
VERY FINE CIVIL WAR UNION OFFICER'S KEPI; FIRST MASSACHUSETTS INFANTRY
This rare piece of headgear just came out of a hidden hoard of militaria in Boston. All these hats were collected for decades exclusively within the State of Massachusetts and can safely be considered… (1273-88). Learn More »
$3,250.00
ON HOLD
AN EARLY 1858 INFANTRY FORAGE CAP, POSSIBLY PRE-CIVIL WAR MANUFACTURE
This quality private or state purchase hat has early features that distinguish it from those typical mass-produced war contracts. The hand sewn dark blue wool broadcloth cap rises close to 7 inches in… (1316-02). Learn More »
AN ATTIC CONDITION UNION STAFF OFFICER'S FORAGE CAP
This one has a great look of age and righteousness! The cap is based on the US Model 1858 forage cap, later to be known as a "Bummer's Cap". Made of navy-blue wool broadcloth it is 6 inches high up… (1273-89). Learn More »
MCDOWELL PATTERN OFFICER’S OR PRIVATE PURCHASE FORAGE CAP
The “McDowell” cap was popularized early in the war by General Irwin McDowell (1818-1835,) who was perhaps a more inspiring in haberdashery than generalship. The style is characterized by a tall… (1316-11). Learn More »
A SCARCE UNION RIFLEMAN'S HIGH CROWNED KEPI
This rare piece of headgear just came out of a hidden hoard of militaria in Boston. All the items were collected for decades exclusively within the State of Massachusetts. Our "in house" restorer… (1273-80). Learn More »
$2,500.00
ON HOLD
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EXCELLENT U.S. MODEL 1840 LIGHT ARTILLERY OFFICER’S SABER WITH MINTY ETCHED BLADE
This pattern was introduced in 1840 for all mounted officers other than cavalry, but with the introduction of the 1850 patterns it was limited to officers of light artillery, making it very scarce. On top being a very hard to find pattern, this one… (870-635). Learn More »
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